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Communication & Journalism at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Communication & Journalism at William Paterson University of New Jersey

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what William Paterson University of New Jersey. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is in Wayne, NJ.

Online Class Availability at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Many students take online classes at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Of 9,942 students, 4,744 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,838 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey

These rankings give you a sense of how William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #14 of 19
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #64 of 178
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #105 of 179
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #494 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #504 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey

Those who finish William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,604
2 years $32,644
3 years $39,119
4 years $44,283
5 years $50,256

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey take home a median $44,283, compared with $63,347 for all William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey is $26,439.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at William Paterson University of New Jersey work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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